After an unexpected hiatus, we return to Pittsburgh, where things are quite complicated. Branch is separated from his backup and forced to resort to violence or perish. Lucia, Lena and Lesleigh appear in the summer court, and must figure out their diplomatic approach-- made all the more complicated by Jean's continued reluctance to give up the artifact book. And Luther, still running from the mysterious man who destroyed Serafine's apartment, is driving around town, hoping from an explanation from her new companion...